Ronald Reagan: “Time and again the American people—you—have worked wonders that have astounded the world.”

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.

It was a message of peace.

These unilateral reductions would, however, give a long-awaited encouragement for our efforts to achieve the genuine balance in conventional forces that would assure greater security and stability in Europe.

We must and will dedicate ourselves as a Nation to continue this effort, and to stand in solidarity with those who resist, until the blessings of democracy, freedom, and respect for human dignity are assured throughout the world.